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“Clumsy change of subject”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Clumsy change of subject”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 12-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A W K W A R D S E G U E

The answer to “Clumsy change of subject” is AWKWARDSEGUE

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Aug 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 12 positions
Vowels 5 42% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Clumsy change of subject” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AWKWARDSEGUE — a 12-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Clumsy change of subject”

What is the answer to “Clumsy change of subject” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AWKWARDSEGUE — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Clumsy change of subject”?

The answer AWKWARDSEGUE contains 12 letters.

Was “Clumsy change of subject” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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